Top North Carolina Russell Terrier Breeders

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Russell Terrier

Billie Sumrell-Fulton lives in North Carolina and breeds AKC Import line working showline (bl/red)German Shepherd Dogs since 1977and AKC Russell Terriers. since 1999 contact information is : [email protected] Please contact me with this address. Messages are NOT coming through to my email account right now. As a Graduated Vet tech, I have seen the misery of a poorly bred dog. These dogs deserve better which is why I discourage backyard breeders just looking to make $$$ off a dog's back rather than better the breed.If you love the breed like I do, you want to breed the best dog you can, not just some $500-$800 mixed breed or backyard bred dog that looks like the breed.not fair to the dog OR the buyer, not to mention they are never genetically cleared for issues. Reviews: I can honestly say this is one of the best dog breeders I have ever talked to before. Ms.Billie and Mr. Pete are very knowledgeable about their animals and dedicated to providing them with the best care no matter the conditions. My girlfriend got a very beautiful Russell Terrier and I am getting a beautiful German Shepard puppy with a great lifeline behind it couldn’t be happier. - Christopher G I searched all over North Carolina for a good GSD breeder. After a ton of e-mails, visits, phone calls, etc... I finally found Ravenhill. Before I get into the quality of dogs they have, let me start by saying how much I like Billie and Peter. They are honest, respectful, kind, and willing to help. The first time I called Billie we spoke for over an hour and she gave me so much useful information. This is a breeder who won’t tell you what you want to hear just for a sale, she cares where her dogs go and that the fit will be right. She tells you what you need to hear! We visited Ravenhill in early December. We spent a couple hours with Billie, Peter, and their German Shepherds. She had all ages to look at, my favorite being Echo who was 9 weeks at the time. All her dogs are friendly. Other breeders I had went to I wasn’t even allowed to touch the dogs! The quality of our puppy is amazing. This pup is beautiful, smart, and has a very good temperament. We are very happy we selected ... - Zach W 6 months ago We recently just got two JRT’s from Ravenhill, and we couldn’t be happier! Billie is very protective of her dogs. At first we thought it was kinda rude, but if you think about it, she is just a awesome dog breeder! She likes to keep her pups safe. Me and my family are very happy with the pups we got! If you are looking for a great breeder, (with great dogs!), come to Ravenhill Russels! - Dallison H I recently had someone ask about the book, "The Monks of New Skete". Most of us read that book back in the 70's and know how this order takes problem dogs and uses very creative ways of correcting temperament issues, either created by breeding or the people that own the dogs. They also breed German Shepherds. I have had several people over the years that HAD dogs from that order, that have bought my dogs, because our philosophy was so similar. People that breed dogs should always try to put the highest quality on the ground with their breeding, not JUST because they have papers, but because they come from well bred dogs. Honor the breed, breed true to the standard, in both confirmation, temperament and health. Don't fall into the trap of "bigger is better" or "German Shepherds are always guard dogs". These are companion dogs, with herding and protective instincts, and should always be bred for balance, both in disposition and confirmation. Titled dogs have proven their ability to be trained to the highest level, they must pass a physical screening (hips and elbows) before they are trained, and trained before they are bred in the kennels of working and working showline dogs with the European breeders . But they should NEVER be overly aggressive or fear biters. Some can be "reserved", some lines are more friendly, both are acceptable. Always meet the parents, and siblings and ask lots of questions about your breeders experience, expertise and time they have put into the breed. All of my breeding males and foundation females, were sired by TITLED Import lines. So, I pass that quality on to my buyers, who want a well bred companion dog that can be trained, or carry the instincts of devotion to people. I have been breeding show and working line OFA'd German Shepherds since 1977. I had both import and American lines when I started, but focus on dogs from titled import show and working lines. Pups coming from titled dogs means that the dogs behind my dogs are bred by real GSD breeders, hips and elbows are checked before they are titled, and the imports all have their 1st title before they are ever bred. These dogs are sound, intelligent and are ideal companion dogs as well as personal protection and working dogs. 90% of my dogs go into family situations and make incredible pets, easily trained and not too intense to work with. I am very selective about the lines I have and the temperament associated with those lines. Dogs are either OFA'd through American testing or import testing, microchipped, at least 4 wormings and shots at appropriate ages. I became involved with the breed while in Vet Tech school in 1977. I became involved with the (Jack) Russell terriers in 1989. At the time, JRTCA was one of the only qualified registration for the USA and people showed in the JRTCA as well as the UKC venued. I pursued the working/show Russells and bred accordingly. My dogs hailed from England, the country of origin. Most of what I had at the time were the smooth working lines but later became involved in showing in UKC. I was contacted by the founder of the AKC parent club in 2009 and after corresponding, Elk Creek Beamer (rough Australian) was sent to the kennel and I completed his CM in FSS. We became fully recognized in AKC in July 2012 and all of my dogs qualified for full AKC recognition. I have another Elk Creek male here, Elk Creek Duke (smooth English) an older dog that is still FSS (since previous generations were documented by UKC) but since all of his pups are 3rd generation AKC, all pups sired by him have full AKC registration. Puppies from my lines are clean breeding (no inbreeding but I do line breed) and genetically cleared breeding pairs out of English (country of origin) and Australia, (often referred to as country of development) lines. Actually both countries were developing dogs to suit their region and vermin problem, so there are several types, and in any given litter it is good to have all 3 coats represented. Shows more variation in the gene pool. They are born in the house and only let out side after 1st shots. They are family pets, Earthdogs, Barnhunt dogs, stable dogs, agility dogs.....besides sometimes being show dogs. All coats should retain a "double coat". Ideally the ears tip, but occasionally they will be small enough and light enough that an ear will prick. This is fine for pets, not acceptable in the show ring however or as Earthdogs as dirt can enter the ear canal. Tails are NOT cut short like they were many years ago but left natural or "tipped" when the dew claws are removed to ensure that they are not too long and can be damaged if the dogs are used as "Earthdogs" and go underground. ALL of my puppies are microchipped with AKC ReUnite Universal chips before they go to their new homes. Genetic screenings are essential for all of my lines, health checks, socialization, shots and wormings are mandatory for any dog/pup sold. Pups can be held with a non-refundable deposit (transferable to another litter) with approved purchase. Prices range from $1400-$1600 depending on breedings. ALL the German Shepherds are bred to be family, personal companion and protection dogs. When placing a dog, I try to match temperament 1st, sex then color. My 4 Import showline males have good "drive" as well as great functional conformation for movement and athletic ability and breeding them to my working line females, makes the pups more manageable and easy to train, and not so hyper that they are harder to handle by older adults and children alike. Rita (now retired) was my only American line GSD; OLD German based Tanenwald Igor show lines and is a little wary and must be socialized properly for a good fit, but she and her pups are VERY loyal and do better in homes of adults wanting companion/protection dogs. Once brought into the family group, outsiders will be viewed with caution until they are cued otherwise. Ironically, her dam and granddam and sire all showed in the American venue quite successfully, one grandmother showed at Westminster several years back. But at home...very protective!!!!!!!! All of my working line females are NOT " high intensity drive you crazy" temperaments, but are TRAINABLE. Easy to handle, very focused, easy to train, all of my dogs exhibit trusting loyal temperaments, adaptable to a caring, loving, home. All want to please, but are NOT unmanageable!!! like some working lines I have encountered. Good temperament is critical for training and socialization. A shy or overly aggressive dog is never a good fit for a family and is harder to train. They have to WANT to please you and will try to earn your praise. Fear biters are a liability and overly aggressive dogs have their own agenda. And although these dogs have a good strong bite and a good prey drive for training, they are not police or military hard. Review I was appreciative of getting, thank you. "I cannot say enough good things about Billie and Ravenhill Russells!! My wife wanted a German Shepherd for many many years. We began looking and came upon Ravenhill Russells and German Shepherds.. Billie was very quick to respond to my e-mail and was EXTREMELY helpful and informative. Without a shadow of a doubt we felt like this was the place to get our puppy. When we went to visit the potential mother, all dogs were well taken care of and very healthy. Billie was patient with our questions and guided us along the way. Our puppy is now almost 5 months old and we couldn't be happier. We have her in training and our instructor says she is one of the best puppies he has seen. He also can't get over how beautiful and well bred she is. We are always stopped on the street by people asking where we got her and without hesitation we recommend Ravenhill Kennel. Thank you Billie for a beautiful, loving and family friendly dog.' Just got this from a family that purchased a dog this year. This is what it's all about. Hi Billie, Thank you for taking the time and meeting with me and Woody Tuesday. We have named our little girl Sassafrass Sadie Belle (Belle as a nod to her mother). We are calling her Sadie. Even though she is almost 7 weeks old, she has such a very different personality and temperament than my previous Russell’s. Sweet, loving and playful and none of the skittishness behavior in my last Russell. Our Newfie is scared to death of her! He probably remembers Maggie and how she terrorized him. Once again, thank you! Deena M. Chavis, Administrative Assistant Criminal Investigations Division AKC proudly supports dedicated and responsible breeders. We encourage all prospective puppy owners to do their research and be prepared with questions to ask the breeder. Make sure you are not only choosing the right breed for you, but also that you’re getting it from the right individual. I don't sell show dogs .But people deserve to have a quality pet as well. NO POINT in breeding if you are putting miserable dogs on the ground. So my dogs are breed from some of the best and proven foundation lines proven sound and of quality generation after generation..People often say, I'm not looking for a show dog, I get that. But I will NOT breed anything less than my standard and respect the standard of the breed. honor the heritage of the dog and what it was bred for. All dogs at some point had a function. NOT just to not shed,even lap dogs kept royalty safe tucked in their sleeves and hands warm...yes, even shitzu had a function...lol.sorry...I am sure they have other attributes.

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Russell Terrier

Darren Rowe is from North Carolina and breeds Russell Terriers. AKC proudly supports dedicated and responsible breeders. We encourage all prospective puppy owners to do their research and be prepared with questions to ask the breeder. Make sure you are not only choosing the right breed for you, but also that you’re getting it from the right individual.

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Russell Terrier

Bonnie Buchanan is from North Carolina and breeds Russell Terriers & Border Collies. Bonnie currently owns a first class training facility that holds seminars, performance and confirmation events. As well, obedience, handling, scent work, dog acting, agility classes to the fancy. She has been involved in purebred dogs since 1989 starting with her Rottweiler, Clyde and its all history since then. Bon-Clyde prides itself on healthy and well-bred Russell Terriers & Border Collies. Bon-Clyde has bred and owned multiple best in show winning, national specialty winning, Top 20 event and Number 1 Border Collies in the USA. Not to be out done by the multiple MACH and OTCH from Bon-Clyde Kennel. Recently, Bon-Clyde has dived into Russell terriers with their joyful personality and easy trainability. Style our most current Russell has won multiple best of breeds from the classes and has excelled at acting on TV commercials and poising for point Ads. Our dogs aren't just pretty, they make the perfect loving pet to add to your family. We breed to have wonderful dogs with wonderful families. AKC proudly supports dedicated and responsible breeders. We encourage all prospective puppy owners to do their research and be prepared with questions to ask the breeder. Make sure you are not only choosing the right breed for you, but also that you’re getting it from the right individual.

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